Lak̇ot̄a star knowledge
Subtitle: studies in Lak̇ot̄a stellar theology
By: Ronald Goodman
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Sint̄e Gleṡk̄a University
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Rosebud, S.D
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
Subjects: Indian astronomy; Lakota Indians; Religion; Lakota mythology
Description: "This monograph, the result of years of study and discussion with tribal elders, is an important addition to our knowledge of Native American sky-related traditions. It demonstrates that knowledge of star and sun watching practices is very much alive in some tribal contexts, despite centuries of acculturation and attempts by the dominant society to root out such 'pagan' sacred observances. It also provides important lessons for other tribal groups who wish to retain more of their traditional practices for their descendants" (p. iii).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Preface by Ray A. Williamson; title: Introduction; title: Lak̇ot̄a constellations; title: The spring journey; title: Mirroring; title: The after-death journey among the stars; title: On the necessity of sacrifice - "the hand" constellation; title: Lak̇ot̄a mandala; title: Lak̇ot̄a midwives and the stars; title: Story of the big race; title: Dating the constellations; title: sun's position; title: Ceremonies of spring; title: Father Buechel's star charts; title: Lak̇ot̄a constellations; title: Star charts; title: Endnotes - sources; title: Bibliography.